In the future, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) speak three languages fluently.
will be able to
I am able to help you with your homework now.
I can help you with your homework now.
"Which modal verb expresses ability in the future?"
"She could to speak French."
"She could speak French."
"Use 'can' in a sentence about a present ability."
Example Answer: "I can swim."
When I was a child, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) play outside every day.
could
When he was younger, he had the ability to play the guitar well.
When he was younger, he could play the guitar well.
'When I was young, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) swim.'"
"I can to swim very fast."
"I can swim very fast."
"Use 'could' in a sentence about a past ability."
"I could run very fast when I was a child."
Next year, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) travel to Japan for my studies.
will be able to
They will have the ability to finish the project on time.
They will be able to finish the project on time.
"Which sentence expresses a future ability?"
"He will be able to can help you later."
"He will be able to help you later."
"Use 'will be able to' in a sentence about a future ability."
Example Answer: "In the future, I will be able to speak multiple languages."
When I was younger, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) run a marathon, but now I can't.
could
I could run faster when I was a child
I can run faster now.
"Which of these sentences uses 'could' correctly?"
"They could to finish the project tomorrow."
"They could finish the project tomorrow."
"Create a sentence using 'can' about an ongoing ability."
Example Answer: "She can read English books every day."
By the time I finish my studies, I ___ (can/could/will be able to) speak five languages fluently.
will be able to
In the future, she will have the ability to speak Spanish fluently
In the future, she will be able to speak Spanish fluently.
"Which sentence shows a general ability?"
"I can to speak three languages."
"I can speak three languages."
"Create a sentence using 'could' and 'will be able to'."
Example Answer: "When I was younger, I could play the piano, but in the future, I will be able to play the guitar too."